Breaking highlights: At 2,726, Delhi sees 27% jump in daily Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths; positivity rate at 14.38%

Former Kerala MLA PC George on Thursday said the actress, abducted and sexually abused by group of men in 2017 in which Malayalam star Dileep is also an accused, did not suffer much loss and rather, benefitted professionally after the incident. Read More

Delhi logs 2,726 new Covid and 6 deaths; positivity rate at 14.38%

A fire broke out in a hotel in Gujarat's Jamnagar. Fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited. Read More

Bobby Kataria, a ‘social media influencer’ and bodybuilder, in news over a viral video of him smoking on a flight, has now shared another update on photo-sharing app Instagram stating his next destination as Dubai. Read More

BA 2.75, a new Omicron sub-variant, has been detected in the majority of samples taken from most Covid-19 patients in Delhi, said the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital. Read More

At least four persons drowned and several others were missing as a boat capsized in the Yamuna river in the Marka area of Uttar Pradesh's Banda district on Thursday. Among those missing, several are feared to be children. Read More

Lanka ex-leader Rajapaksa leaves Singapore, reports news agency AFP citing officials. 

In the first Cabinet meeting after taking oath on Wednesday, chief minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy, Tejashwi Yadav, decided to convene the Bihar assembly session on August 24 to seek trust vote. Read More

“Investigating it. There will be no tolerance towards such hazardous behaviour,” says Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the viral video of a man smoking inside a flight.

“I found out today that Anubrata Mondal has been arrested by the CBI. It's a sensitive matter. Only the (party) spokesman is authorised to comment. The CM has said that corruption wouldn't be supported. That's been proved as Partha Chatterjee has been ousted,” says TMC leader Madan Mitra.

A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales on Thursday, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 Celsius in another heatwave that could pressure water supplies and transport services.

“Six bouncers and the manager have been arrested. In view of the directions of the Commissioner of Police, police verification of the bouncers employed with security agencies is underway. Action would be taken against the defaulting agencies,” said Haryana ACP (Crime) Preet Pal Sangwan in connection with the late-night brawl at Gurugram pub.

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As Covid cases rise, Delhi makes face masks mandatory in public, violators to be fined ₹500, reports ANI.

Trinamool leader Anubrata Mondol has been arrested by CBI in connection with cattle smuggling scam.

CBI reaches TMC leader Anubrata Mondol's house in Birbhum district, putting the spotlight back on Mamata Banerjee's government. He is being questioned in connection with cattle smuggling scam. Mondol had earlier skipped CBI summons 10 times citing health problems. CRPF has cordoned the TMC leader's house.

Sensex jumps 617 points to 59,434; Nifty inches close to 17,700 in opening bell.

India sees marginal rise in daily Covid cases with 16,299 fresh infections; 53 deaths in 24 hours

Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankhar pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. He will take oath as the 14th Vice President of the country today.

Fidayeen attack on an Army camp in Pargal Darhal in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Two infiltrators killed two soldiers also injured in attack area has been cordoned off. More details awaited.

Congress leader and Kannur corporation councillor PV Krishnakumar was arrested for allegedly raping an employee of a women's co-operative bank, said police. The woman had filed a Police complaint on July 20 to the city police commissioner and to the women's commission.